Rising Femicide Rates in Germany Highlight Urgent Need for Action

Experts and officials call for systemic reforms to address violence against women as femicide cases and domestic abuse escalate.

Germany reports a significant increase in femicides, with 360 women killed in 2023 compared to 155 in 2022, alongside 578 attempted killings.
The Istanbul Convention, which aims to combat violence against women, remains underfunded, with a shortage of 13,000 places in women's shelters across the country.
Proposed legislation to improve support for victims, including the Gewalthilfegesetz, faces delays, with implementation now unlikely before 2030.
Experts emphasize the need for early education to address toxic masculinity and promote healthier gender dynamics among young people.
Calls for justice reform include stricter sentencing for violent crimes against women, as current penalties are often minimal and fail to reflect the severity of the offenses.